Garlic contains not only thioether compounds, but also a variety of sugars, amino acids, vitamins, lipids, trace elements, calcium and phosphorus. It has a variety of biological activities, can stimulate appetite, promote the secretion of gastric juice, and is conducive to the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertension and hyperglycemia. It was found that allicin can inhibit the synthesis of nitrosamines in the stomach. Further analysis also found that garlic is rich in selenium and germanium, which is an important component to prevent tumors.
Sweet and sour garlic: invigorating spleen and appetizing. Boil the old vinegar and sugar together and let it cool. Peel fresh garlic, air dry it for 1~2 days, put it in vinegar, seal it, and store it in the shade for 10~ 15 days. Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma often have dry throat and light mouth, which affects their appetite. Sweet and sour garlic can stimulate oral saliva secretion, relieve dry mouth and increase appetite.
Green tea and garlic: clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. Used for diseases such as plague virus and sore throat. About 3-4 grams of green tea is boiled with 400 ml of water and cooled with a little sugar. Mash and mix 4-5 cloves of garlic evenly, swallow it frequently, and drink it at different times on the same day. Be careful not to store for a long time to prevent deterioration. When it goes bad, garlic turns green and can no longer be eaten.
Eggs and garlic paste: warm stomach and dispel cold, regulate qi and reduce adverse reactions. Used for cold stomach and abdomen, anorexia and vomiting. Cook four eggs, peel them, add pepper, aniseed, cinnamon and dried ginger, simmer for about 1 hour, take them out and mash them, and let them cool. 6~8 cloves of garlic are mashed with salt and mixed with eggs. When eaten, it can cure stomach cold and pain, and stomach qi does not fall. Eat only one egg at a time. Eating too much will affect your appetite.